Restaurant Manager - Landscape

Federal Group • Hobart, IN

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Landscape Restaurant & Grill is an award-winning fine dining destination located in Hobart’s Hunter Street waterfront precinct. Set within the historic walls of the IXL Jam Factory and surrounded by the iconic art of John Glover, Landscape offers an unforgettable dining experience that celebrates Tasmania’s world-class produce. A signature feature of our venue is the Asado Grill, fired daily with seasoned sherry, bourbon, and port casks. This unique approach infuses our dishes with distinctive flavours, creating a dining experience unlike any other. Complementing this is our expertly curated wine list, crafted by our Sommelier to showcase old world classics, new world favourites, and emerging niche varietals. This year, Landscape proudly won Gold for Best Fine Dining Restaurant at the Hospitality Tasmania Awards and forms part of the Michelin Key-recipient Henry Jones Art Hotel, reinforcing our reputation as one of Tasmania’s premier dining destinations.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership experience in premium hospitality environments coupled with excellent communication skills.
• Strong team development and coaching ability to deliver exceptional guest experience consistently.
• Well-versed in fine-dining protocols and the service expectations of a luxury hotel setting.
• The ability to think strategically but also have a practical, hands-on approach to operations.
• Experience working with budgets, including labour and costs of goods sold.
• WSET Level 3 (or equivalent), or extensive experience working with comprehensive and curated wine lists.
• Availability to work across 7 days, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of Landscape Restaurant & Grill to deliver an exceptional fine dining experience.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the hospitality and wine industry.
• Manage and curate a classical beverage list, ensuring quality and consistency, with WSET Level 3 (or equivalent) highly desirable.
• Collaborate with the Sommelier and Group Wine Manager to evolve and manage the wine cellar, aligning with targets for customer value, average spend, and cost control.
• Drive performance uplift by coaching and mentoring the next generation of hospitality professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee front-of-house service standards, ensuring the team is trained in current food and beverage offerings and contemporary industry trends, standard operating procedures and service excellence, and guest engagement techniques to maximise sales and exceed expectations.
• Manage budgets, KPIs, and financial reporting to achieve operational and profitability targets.
• Undertake responsibilities including recruitment, rostering, and performance management to maintain effective labour supply and cost control.
• Monitor guest satisfaction, take proactive recovery actions, and escalate issues where necessary.
• Ensure venue presentation and service quality meet the highest standards at all times.
• Conduct daily team briefings and debriefings to ensure comprehensive knowledge of guest profiles, menu details, and wine selections.

Benefits

• Daily staff meal
• Incredible discounts to support with the daily cost of living
• Opportunities to work with and learn from talented and professional industry leaders
• A positive team focused working environment
• Federal Hospitality employee benefits including access to internal career opportunities, internal and external discounts, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed